38 Zelmer St, Buffalo, NY 14211 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 38 Zelmer St, Buffalo, NY 14211

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.079 acres (3,450 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$75,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill	$337 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Sale Mar 2019 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 101.50-1-22`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 101.50-1-22`
Alternative APNs	`02001015000001022000` `09282000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,328 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	712 sqft
2nd Floor Area	616 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Composition/Composite
Lot Area	3,450 sqft (0.079 acres)
Lot Dimensions	115 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	108 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	09282000
Street Address	38 ZELMER ST
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14211-2141
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	N-3R
Legal Description	355. N DOAT
Legal Subdivision	THE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	22.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	3700

Owner

38 Zelmer St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2020.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	38 ZELMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2141
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 10, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Mar 20, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO
Jun 5, 2017	Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Mar 1, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Transfer DEFAULT SERVICES, DEFAULT SVCS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 20, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020150209
Deed Book / Page	11365 / 7533
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 2, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	0000052538
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Sep 10, 2020
Property Address	38 ZELMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2141
Document Number	0000150209
Book / Page	011365 / 007533
Instrument Date	Sep 3, 2020
Instrument	150209
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 6, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$75.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	91 ZELMER ST BUFFALO NY 142112140, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2140

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Mar 20, 2019
Property Address	38 ZELMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2141
Document Number	0113423006
Book / Page	011342 / 003006
Instrument Date	Mar 18, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2019
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$52.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	400 HERKIMER ST BROOKLYN NY 112131050, BROOKLYN, NY 11213-1050

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Jun 5, 2017
Property Address	38 ZELMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2141
Document Number	0113139673
Book / Page	011313 / 009673
Instrument Date	Jun 5, 2017
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 19, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$22.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	104-61 421 AVENUE 1ST ## CORONA NY 11368, #, CORONA, NY 11368

March 2017: Trustee's Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2017
Property Address	38 ZELMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2141
Document Number	0113100174
Book / Page	011310 / 000174
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 7, 2017
Title Company	DEFAULT SERVICES, DEFAULT SVCS

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$10.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	170 MANHATTAN AVE #1 BUFFALO NY 142157000, 1, BUFFALO, NY 14215-7000
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Zelmer St was $337, down 57.8% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$337.00 (-57.82%)
2025	$799.00 (+105.4%)	$102,000 (+325%) Land $6,900 Building $95,100	$102,000 (+161.38%) Land $6,900 Building $95,100
2024	$389.00 (+213.71%)	$24,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $21,000	$39,024 (+13.82%) Land $4,878 Building $34,146
2023	$124.00	$24,000 Land $3,000 Building $21,000	$34,286 Land $4,286 Building $30,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 38 Zelmer St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 38 Zelmer St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jul 2023
Lead	3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,077 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75

May also be available: GoNetspeed, T-Mobile.

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